Exit polls put centre-right candidates ahead in local elections in Venice and Reggio Calabria, the biggest cities up for grabs in a round of local votes in which over 6.6 million Italians were called on to cast ballots, after polling stations closed on Monday. (ANSA)

After defeat in the justice referendum, the vote is seen as a fresh test for Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition government. #EuropeNews

Speciale sulle elezioni Comunali 2026, da Venezia a Salerno e Reggio Calabria: exit poll e risultati dei sindaci, chi va al ballottaggio